Research Tools Built for Reproducible Biofilm Science

From standardized biofilm reactors referenced in ASTM and USEPA methods to custom coupon surfaces and microscopy flow cells, every BST product is designed for consistent, repeatable, and meaningful data in real lab conditions.

30+

Years Manufacturing in Montana

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Coupon Materials Across 9 Sizes

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Standardized ASTM and EPA Methods

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Biofilm Reactors

Six reactor models designed for reproducible biofilm growth under varied shear, flow, and culture conditions. Multi-sample, autoclavable, and referenced in ASTM and USEPA standard methods.

CBR 90-2
Black PET 4-channel Drip Flow Biofilm Reactor and stand

Microscopy Flow Cells

Reusable, autoclavable flow cells for real-time biofilm monitoring and treatment evaluation. Compatible with confocal, fluorescent, and reflected light microscopy across single and dual channel configurations.

Treatment imaging flow cell
FC 281-AL Transmission Flow Cell

MicroWell™ Biofilm Plate Assay

A reusable, high-throughput assay system that interfaces directly with standard 48-well microtiter plates. Test biofilm growth and antimicrobial treatments on multiple coupon materials simultaneously.

Image of MBPA 48 MicroWell Biofilm Plate Assay with coupons installed while resting on alignment plate
MicroWell Biofilm Plate Assay Macro

Test Coupons and Surfaces

Over 40 materials including metals, plastics, elastomers, and ceramics, across 9 coupon formats sized for every BST reactor and flow cell. The broadest catalog of biofilm test surfaces available.

CDC Biofilm Reactor disc coupons
Drip Flow Biofilm Reactor slide coupons

Don’t see exactly what you need? Contact us to discuss modifying one of our existing products to fit your needs, or to talk to our design engineer about your own reactor design ideas.